# Motor Traders buying guides

These guides explain the costs, records and checks worth knowing before you buy a used vehicle in Auckland. Each one is sourced from the official guidance it cites, and each ends with the cars on our yard it applies to.

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- [What are on-road costs on a used car?](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/on-road-costs-used-car) — Understand a vehicle price shown + ORC and the questions to ask before agreeing to buy.
- [Buying a Japanese import: what to check](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/buying-japanese-import-auction-sheet) — A practical checklist for auction records, condition, compliance and independent inspection.
- [Buying a used hybrid: battery questions](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/used-hybrid-battery-questions) — What the odometer and auction grade cannot tell you about a used hybrid battery.
- [Petrol or hybrid for an Auckland commute?](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/petrol-or-hybrid-auckland-commute) — Compare purchase price, energy labels and your own trip pattern before choosing a used car.
- [Choosing a used family car](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/used-family-car-checklist) — Check seating, access, luggage, safety and running costs on the actual vehicle.
- [How to read a car-finance quote](https://motortraders.co.nz/guides/understanding-car-finance-quote) — Understand deposit, interest, fees, term and total repayment before accepting a vehicle loan.

## Contact

- **Address:** 35 Noel Burnside Road, Wiri, Auckland 2025, New Zealand
- **Phone:** 027 252 4968 or 09 302 1668
- **Hours:** Open 7 days · 9:30am–5:30pm
- **Web:** https://motortraders.co.nz